Operating Room RN – Orthopedic & Robotic Surgery
Jupiter, Florida
Jupiter Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Jupiter, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
• Call Requirement: Approximately 4 hours of call per week, typically 7 PM – 11 PM on a worked day
• No weekend shifts required
• Specialty focus includes heavy orthopedic cases and DaVinci robot-assisted surgeries

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system

Compliance & Background Checks

• Must pass a standard background check including 7-year location/work/school history and sex offender registry
• Annual verification of EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusions
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting)
• Automatic disqualification for felony, misdemeanor (including DUI/DWI), or controlled substance violations

Certifications & Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with minimum 80% passing score (or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for all RNs
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Drug screening: 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination proof required prior to start; exemptions accepted with proper documentation

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within the last 10 years
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year of start; if past positive, negative chest X-ray within 1 year required
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity by titer or vaccination (2 doses MMR at least 28 days apart) for those born in 1957 or later
• Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity by titer, vaccination series, or declination with negative titer
• Varicella: Proof of immunity by titer, vaccination, or history of chickenpox

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency contact form required prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific HealthStream training modules during first week
• Facility parking registration form must be completed

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 3 years)
• Annual skills checklist required

This position offers a focused OR nursing role with no weekend shifts and a manageable call schedule, ideal for experienced RNs with orthopedic and robotic surgery exposure seeking a travel contract in Florida.